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Summary: Gere in his best-striking story
Review: The first time I watched an officer and a gentleman was when I was only 9 years old, thanks to a bored baby sitter.Me and the babysitter both fell in love with Richard Gere, his masculinity, his unhappy bad boy turned into a mature man theme, how he looks at Debra Winger, how his passion towards her turns into a supportive love...This is one of the best performances of Gere along with American jigolo. I always think he is a very good actor, not just handsome man. However, his gift is his charisma. His acting makes you believe that he is the most attractive man ever, and the woman he is in love with is the luckiest. He makes Debra Winger shine, just like he later did with Julia Roberts in Pretty Women. Not that Debra Winger is not great, she is very talented with the most radiant smile.The on screen chemistry between them is one that is hard to find nowadays.
The story is not only about love, it deals with the rough path to maturity, the extend to friendship and sacrifices you can make. It is very well written and well played with an excellent cast. I still cannot forget the part where Sid (Gere's best friend) loses it.And the song is major, makes the perfect finishing touch to final-ooh how I wish to be Paula in that scene
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Summary: A crowd-pleaser!
Review: This 1982 romantic classic is a perfect remedy for Valentine's Day. This movie not only pleases the woman you love, but it's only enjoyable for the guys, too. I'm a man, so there I admit I liked the film. I'm not too keen on romantic movies, but if the story is about a man who trying "to be all he can be" and trying to get the girl, that's my ticket home.This "chick flick" has a young Richard Gere playing a self seeking, ill-bred nobody who enlists in the Navy training corps under a strict and disciplined drill instructor(Louis Gossett, Jr. who gives a Oscar winning performance) who teaches him the fine line of courage, friendship and compassion toward his fellow man. And of course his hard work pays off by wooing the lovely Debra Winger where both of indulge into tendor passion. This movie is oozing of sexiness and the commanding performances by Gere and Winger are all worth while. The film has enticing moments of drama, which are perceptive to the viewer. The timeless song UP WHERE WE BELONG may be kinda fruity to listen for a guy, but hey admit it! Some of you sing it in the shower I bet! Anyway, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMEN should be a perfect gift or viwing on Valentine's Day.
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Summary: Pretty good
Review: this film is Hit&miss through out but the Performances of Richard Gere at times & Louis Gossett Jr put this film at a solid Level.it's still watchable but not Richard Gere at his best.a pretty good film but a bit Overrated.cuz the film has alot of Cliches and Un-Needed Drama at times.
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Summary: Becoming a classic
Review: This film, if not a classic already, will surely soon become one. I love it!! It not only has the military aspect, but also the chick flick appeal. Enjoy!!
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Summary: Becoming a classic
Review: This film, if not a classic already, will surely soon become one. I love it!! It not only has the military aspect, but also the chick flick appeal. Enjoy!!
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Summary: A gritty romance
Review: This is an amazing movie. Gere delivers a very dramatic performance which thoroughly convinced me, and the set-up is realistic and believable. The romance lightens the plot up some, but it's not the main point, which concentrates on growth and friendship, and how important friends are to human beings. A great movie. Go forth and see it!
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Summary: best love story
Review: This is one of the few movies I can watch over and over again. If you're a true romantic, this is the movie for you.
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Summary: One of my favorite movies. This is a classic in my book.
Review: This is Richard Gere's best performance. The story is so human, and believable with a deliberate pace that keeps you feeling the drama until the end. Terrific acting performances by Louis Gossett Jr. and Debra Winger combine to make this an unforgettable film. I recommend this movie to anyone who hasn't seen it. You'll love this movie if you like drama, great actors, and a motivational story (Mayo's character throughout the film). This is one of my favorite movies.
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Summary: Good
Review: Uneven, but quite good. It shows the mercenary nature of women. Louis Gosset Jr. gives one of the great screen performances. ...
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Summary: Officer and A Gentleman lifts the audience up
Review: When I saw this movie as a young adult, I found it to be a very interesting, sweet, coming of age movie. The movie follows Richard Gere as "Zack Mayo" who joins the Navy and goes through Officer Candidate School. Along the way, he learns the meaning of friendship, discipline, and love. The beginning has a very poignant episode of flashbacks going back to "Mayo's" childhood, his father's treatment of him, and his harsh upbringing. It is through this upbringing, that you begin to understand why "Mayo" acts the way he does through the first half of the movie. The friendship between he and David Keith is a special one, one that tests its very meaning. Debra Winger does an excellent job of a local factory girl, looking to find someone special. Along comes the smooth talking, loner "Mayo" who is hell-bent on completing Officer Candidate School without anyone's help. Their chemistry is magical. Louis Gossett Jr. is the senior drill instructor who tests "Mayo's" committment and perserverance. Gosstt Jr. is "Foley" who's job is to weed out those who don't belong and he does a phenomenal portrayal of that. Some of my favorite scenes were with Gere and Winger at the "Tides Inn", Gere and Gosset Jr. in the blimp hanger, and the latter half of the film with Gere's changing of character. This is an excellent movie for anyone who has ever hoped for a better life, a true challenge, and had people who cared for them.
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